Abstract: In this technical note, fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) strengthening efficiency for reinforced-concrete columns will be examined from a micromechanical point of view by accounting for direct mechanical interaction between ...

Abstract: Fly ash is normally solidified by strong alkaline solutions at room or moderate temperatures. In this study, an innovative process of recycling fly ash (both Class F and Class C) into potential construction materials with ...

Abstract: In recent years, advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been steadily developed and used in a wide spectrum of infrastructure applications. It is, however, recognized that many polymer resins soften rapidly ...

Abstract: Apart from imparting increased fracture toughness, one of the useful purposes of reinforcing brittle matrices with fibers is to create enhanced composite strain capacity. This paper reviews the ...

Abstract: As environmental concerns have grown in recent years, the interest in product design for the life cycle (DFLC) has exhibited a parallel surge. Modular design has the potential to bring life cycle considerations into the ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a sliding control scheme to deal with the nonlinear, uncertain dynamics of magnetic bearing systems. The controller is designed based on the Thevenin equivalent of a network ...

Abstract: Innovative fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite highway bridge deck systems are gradually gaining acceptance in replacing damaged/deteriorated concrete and timber decks. FRP bridge decks can be designed to meet the ...